Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Some of you often use the Lawrenceville Library and know there is a chance that the doors may be closed permanently. :( You may want to check out the special event happening this Saturday....When funding shortages threatened the closure of neighborhood libraries, Oliver Stephany, age 6, of Lawrenceville, came up with a solution. “Why don’t we just give everyone keys to the library, and then it can always be open?” he suggested to his dad. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple, but Oliver’s idea led to a fabulous children-run fundraiser. This Saturday, January 23rd, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Lawrenceville Library, Oliver will be selling hot chocolate and decorating symbolic keys to the library in exchange for donations. Joining him are his brother Oliver, age 3, and friends Oliver Moore, age 6, and Olivia Rautio, age 12. Lindsey Woge, of Fresh Heirlooms on Butler Street, is donating materials for decorating the keys and will man the craft table along with local artist Martha Ressler and volunteers from Give Girls Tools. After the fundraiser, stick around for Lawrenceville Library’s Winter Wonderland Family Fun, celebrating the season of winter with stories, games, crafts and more. The Lawrenceville branch of the Carnegie Library is located at 279 Fisk Street. For more information, please contact 412-682-3668. This message is brought to you by the Friends of the Lawrenceville Library.

Friday, January 15, 2010

A couple of events happening this weekend in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.................

Saturday, January 16 / 2PM – 4PMThe Kelly Strayhorn Theater invites you to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with incredible FREE performances by The August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble, ABAFASI, Alumni Theater Company, CAPA Dance, and Hip Hop On L.O.C.K. Join us for this inter-generational showcase of Pittsburgh artists who celebrate the man who helped change America forever.Don’t forget to visit the lobby for FREE activities for kids including a growing art installation, photo booth, and crafts. Make it a family outing to see a free show in the neighborhood!Kelly Strayhorn Theater5941 Penn AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15206(412) 363-3000

Monday, January 18 / 10AM to 4PMGet ready for heat-defying acts of art and hands-on fun for the entire family on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Glass blowing demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day, plus you have a chance to Make It Now with beads. Try your hand at making a glass bead for $15.Who: All AgesCost: Free/$15 bead makingHow to register: Pre-registration is not required.Pittsburgh Glass Center5472 Penn AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15206-3455(412) 365-2145

Monday, January 11, 2010

This week's playdate will be held at Border's on Centre Ave (also known as Penn Circle). Map is here. (It is right down from Whole Foods).Thursday, January 14th at Noon. (please note date/time change from original plan)*Border's was kind enough to offer to provide another special storytime just for Momtourage!Please rsvp so we can let them know how many to expect.*Hope to see you there!